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Recent Examples of body blow
The leader of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed, Iranian state television reported, in a major body blow to Tehran’s governing theocracy and an immediate escalation of the nations’ long-simmering conflict.
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Jon Gambrell, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
The loss of West Publishing (now a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters) was a body blow to the vitality of an already struggling downtown amid the economic headwinds of the early ’90s.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
But the body blows to Netanyahu’s reputation should not be underestimated.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
But instead of having a day to remember, Purdy took another body blow in the longest season of his life.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jon Gambrell, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
The loss of West Publishing (now a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters) was a body blow to the vitality of an already struggling downtown amid the economic headwinds of the early ’90s.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
But the body blows to Netanyahu’s reputation should not be underestimated.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
But instead of having a day to remember, Purdy took another body blow in the longest season of his life.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body blow
Noun
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The 25-year-old can operate on either side of the defence, but is better known as a left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of trying for a Hail Mary throw into the end zone, Allen found Dalton Kincaid streaking across the field and made a pinpoint throw to the tight end with one second left.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Before your boss could match dance steps to the music, his opponent was already kicking him in the groin and throwing rabbit punches.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2024
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The Coalition for Good Government identifies itself as a nonpartisan group concerned with constitutional liberties and the individual rights of citizens.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, cities can offer long-term leases or development rights near transportation hubs in exchange for upfront investment or ongoing revenue-sharing.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Again, with an inside-out forehand that had Osaka down on one knee trying to retrieve it.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Build your look off of Zara's hooded khaki jacket and incorporate elements including (but not limited to) pleated skirts or trouser shorts, a necktie, knee high-socks, your choice of footwear and bayonetta glasses like this affordable pair off Amazon.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Duggan asserted that because Tisdel hails from a swing district, Democrats rejected his plan.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs also picked up free-agent swing tackle Jaylon Moore to solidify the line.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Westfalenstadion’s Südtribüne began the year in good form, too, with this tifo before kick-off.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cannonier's game plan was a good one, but his approach of using leg kicks to slow his opponent and pick up control time against the cage didn't work.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz blasted a 131mph serve down the middle that landed like a roundhouse right to the jaw, then kicked in a second serve on set point.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Follow her adventures in drinks, parenting and roundhouse kicks on Instagram at @thesocalwinegal.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hank is a Dallas Cowboys diehard; the idea of Bobby getting into the Premier League sends him into full-body shivers.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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And the first tsunami wave of tariffs announced in April sent shivers through bond markets, leaving the global economy teetering on the brink before Trump’s advisers convinced him to temporarily pause most of the new tariffs.—
Wally Adeyemo,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Body blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20blow. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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